DHS Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Earl Sweatpants]

The only thing that seems inaccurate to me is saying DL is ahead on construction. DL is building out the railroad and Fantasmic ASAP but the SWL is still rather early. And that may be due to differences in design only. It has not gone vertical and it will be easier to discern if there is a timeline difference once it does. IMO.

While yes, 90% of the DL construction thus far has been on ROA and Fantasmic Storage, they have done a significant job on the lower level of the Battle Escape attraction. Of course, its all been underground, so you might not technically be able to call that "going vertical".

 

[jt04]

While yes, 90% of the DL construction thus far has been on ROA and Fantasmic Storage, they have done a significant job on the lower level of the Battle Escape attraction. Of course, its all been underground, so you might not technically be able to call that "going vertical".

And as I mentioned earlier, the Florida version might not need to be partly underground if at all. So that technically could mean the projects are at the same place.

 

[danlb_2000]

And as I mentioned earlier, the Florida version might not need to be partly underground if at all. So that technically could mean the projects are at the same place.

But if Florida is not going underground, then they have to build more above ground instead in which case DL is still ahead.

 

[jt04]

But if Florida is not going underground, then they have to build more above ground instead in which case DL is still ahead.

Toy Story Land is already going vertical which means all the necessary construction equipment is in place so that puts Florida in the lead. Plus Florida does not have a railroad to reconfigure and work around.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

Toy Story Land is already going vertical which means all the necessary construction equipment is in place so that puts Florida in the lead. Plus Florida does not have a railroad to reconfigure and work around.

...I really don't think anyone is looking at it like a race...they'll both be finished when they're finished. If its at similar times, great. If not, that's also fine.

That being said, I personally don't believe a simultaneous opening was ever part of their plans.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

...I really don't think anyone is looking at it like a race...they'll both be finished when they're finished. If its at similar times, great. If not, that's also fine.

That being said, I personally don't believe a simultaneous opening was ever part of their plans.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

You don't get it!!!!!!!




ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jt04]

...I really don't think anyone is looking at it like a race...they'll both be finished when they're finished. If its at similar times, great. If not, that's also fine.

That being said, I personally don't believe a simultaneous opening was ever part of their plans.

It should be. It is what Eisner would do.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

It should be. It is what Eisner would do.

And there's a very good reason Eisner is not with the company anymore...

 

[Rteetz]

Toy Story Land is already going vertical which means all the necessary construction equipment is in place so that puts Florida in the lead. Plus Florida does not have a railroad to reconfigure and work around.

Just because toy story is vertical doesn't mean Florida is in the lead. Stop making things up.

 

[danlb_2000]

Toy Story Land is already going vertical which means all the necessary construction equipment is in place so that puts Florida in the lead. Plus Florida does not have a railroad to reconfigure and work around.

Yes, Florida is in the lead if you ignore the photographic evidence that it is not. Construction equipment in place for TSL is irrelevant since they would need additional equipment for SWL, not to mention the fact that CA also has all their construction equipment in place. There is no question that DL is ahead, the only thing up for debate is whether they stay ahead or not.

 

[danlb_2000]

Just because toy story is vertical doesn't mean Florida is in the lead. Stop making things up.

Avatar land is almost complete so WDW's SWL is clearly ahead of DL's.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

Avatar land is almost complete so WDW's SWL is clearly ahead of DL's.

Don't forget, we're also re-doing a tower at the same time!

 

[Master Yoda]

Avatar land is almost complete so WDW's SWL is clearly ahead of DL's.

You have it backwards. The new Disney Springs parking garage just started so DL is once again in the lead.

 

[marni1971]

Well, well. Finally confirmed as rumor what I have been increasingly speculative of. The 'site that must not be screamed' has confirmed as an official rumor that both SWL' s may open at the same time.

I have suspected this as this could easily be a global promotion. With new events and attractions at every park to coincide. Also, it would help DL from becoming overwhelmed with demand as it would be split with WDW.

As it stands, it's wrong.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I think @marni1971 was making allusions to my previous statements about the boat ride in another thread. You are correct in the acronym I used and what it was for. I was merely stating that visually and in other ways, "Avatarland" was just the beginning of the new and improved attractions in the "Florida Project". The only thing I don't think will be wunderbar is TSL.... but that kettle of fish had too many hands involved after it was cooked.

*1023*

I really do think WDW is building a TSL that everybody knows will be underwhelming. A waste of space, not up to par.

And with everybody I don't mean us fans, or the general public, but the company.

 

[MichWolv]

The only thing I don't think will be wunderbar is TSL

TSL is a strange animal. It's what should have been built along with TSMM. Had that happened, we'd have looked at the little coaster and the flat ride as nice companions that turned a headliner attraction into a fully fleshed out land. Because it's being done separately, we evaluate these additions harder.

WDSP did the opposite -- it built the heavily-themed but light on attraction-quality land without the headliner (no TSMM).

We're finally getting what should have been done at first, so that TSL will be a complete land, like Carsland at DCA -- it'll have a headliner attraction, a couple of smaller attractions, good theming (I assume) and shops and restaurants (I assume). It'll just take a decade to arrive instead of arriving at all once like it should have.

 

[DaddyGrant]

And as I mentioned earlier, the Florida version might not need to be partly underground if at all. So that technically could mean the projects are at the same place.

The Florida version will have some deep underground sections too, similar to California.

 

[Princess Leia]

We're finally getting what should have been done at first, so that TSL will be a complete land, like Carsland at DCA -- it'll have a headliner attraction, a couple of smaller attractions, good theming (I assume) and shops and restaurants (I assume). It'll just take a decade to arrive instead of arriving at all once like it should have.

Is TSL getting restaurants? I can't remember if they are or aren't.

 

[danlb_2000]

Is TSL getting restaurants? I can't remember if they are or aren't.

In the concept are there appears to be a counter service restaurant with outside seating.

 

[TomHendricks]

Where's Rose & Crowner when you need a firm opening date?